Eric Woodyard
Multiple Authors
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions operating again Jahmyr Gibbs missed his fifth consecutive apply Monday as his obvious hold-in continues whereas he appears to attain settlement on a brand new deal throughout coaching camp.
However, the three-time Pro Bowler was noticed roaming the sidelines in a grey Lions cutoff hoodie for the second straight day on the Meijer Performance Center, usually chatting with teammates Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Jared Goff on the sideline in between drills.
While leaving the field to enter the locker room alongside group safety, Gibbs was briefly approached by reporters and acknowledged that “only time will tell” when he returns in his first official feedback on his absence from apply.
Gibbs additionally acknowledged “it’s not about that” when requested if he wants a brand new deal earlier than he will get again on the field, however he would not elaborate on far more.
“What I’m … aiming towards? Ah, I don’t know,” Gibbs mentioned.
Both sides are working to safe a long-term deal for Gibbs to stay in Detroit past the 2027 season however have but to attain an settlement. He accomplished a conditioning take a look at final week by which Lions coach Dan Campbell mentioned Gibbs “had a little bit of a back” difficulty, but it surely wasn’t extreme.
Gibbs’ teammates have continued to help him all through the negotiations. Williams feels Gibbs must be the NFL’s highest-paid operating again.
“I wouldn’t even say look at the stats; look at the film,” Williams mentioned. “Nobody close. He’s the best.”
Gibbs’ obvious hold-in is going down concurrently operating again Bijan Robinson‘s apply absence on the Atlanta Falcons‘ coaching camp. Robinson, like Gibbs a 2023 first-round draft decide beneath contract by means of 2027, is also looking for a brand new deal.
Gibbs is broadly revered as one of the electrifying gamers within the league along with his blazing pace coupled along with his dual-threat means as each a runner and receiver. He holds the NFL document for many touchdowns scored in a participant’s first three seasons (49). Campbell was joyful to see Gibbs out at apply to help the squad amid enterprise being dealt with, however the Lions are hoping to get issues wrapped up ahead of later.
“I mean, I think it’s good to see. He got a little work inside and to be able to come out and be around the guys, I think that’s always going to be important,” Campbell mentioned. “Look, he’s still part of us and the guys, our players love him, we love him. And he’s a part of what we do. So yeah, it’s always good to see him.”
